The VNA was designed by TAPR member Tom McDermott, N5EG, and Karl Ireland. Model 6000 is co-branded by TAPR and TEN-TEC. It is manufactured and marketed under license by TEN-TEC in Sevierville,​ TN. TAPR's fundamental mission is to provide leadership and resources to radio amateurs and experimenters for the purpose of advancing the art of radio across the spectrum. ​

The VNA was designed by TAPR member Tom McDermott, N5EG, and Karl Ireland. Model 6000 is co-branded by TAPR and TEN-TEC. It is manufactured and marketed under license by TEN-TEC in Sevierville,​ TN. TAPR's fundamental mission is to provide leadership and resources to radio amateurs and experimenters for the purpose of advancing the art of radio across the spectrum. ​